Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F9 Pro by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.